Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
cameroonensis
ID:
368516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek & R.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 228 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367848

Common Names

  • Myosotis cameroonensis
  • Cameroon Forget-me-not
  • Cameroon Forgetmenot

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Description

Myosotis cameroonensis (also called Cameroon Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has small, blue flowers and grows in moist soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis cameroonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis cameroonensis is a small blue flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis cameroonensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Myosotis cameroonensis

Myosotis cameroonensis is native to Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas of woodlands.

Myosotis cameroonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis cameroonensis?

Myosotis cameroonensis

What is the common name of Myosotis cameroonensis?

Cameroon Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis cameroonensis?

It is native to Cameroon and Nigeria.

Species in the Myosotis genus

Myosotis australis, Myosotis balbisiana, Myosotis atlantica, Myosotis austrosibirica, Myosotis azorica, Myosotis anomala, Myosotis asiatica, Myosotis arvensis, Myosotis arnoldii, Myosotis baicalensis, Myosotis cameroonensis, Myosotis capitata, Myosotis catalaunica, Myosotis chakassica, Myosotis bohemica, Myosotis cadmea, Myosotis brachypoda, Myosotis cadevallii, Myosotis brockiei, Myosotis robusta, Myosotis ruscinonensis, Myosotis exarrhena, Myosotis amabilis, Myosotis ambigens, Myosotis angustata, Myosotis alpina, Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis albosericea, Myosotis goyenii, Myosotis glabrescens, Myosotis gueneri, Myosotis cheesemanii, Myosotis forsteri, Myosotis gallica, Myosotis heteropoda, Myosotis kolakovskyi, Myosotis jordanovii, Myosotis kablikiana, Myosotis koelzii, Myosotis krajinae, Myosotis krasnoborovii, Myosotis kurdica, Myosotis laeta, Myosotis incrassata, Myosotis corsicana, Myosotis debilis, Myosotis czekanowskii, Myosotis daralaghezica, Myosotis concinna, Myosotis colensoi,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Ralf Becker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Becker' in the authors string.